Add 3/15 and 2/14
3/15 + 2/14 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
3/15 = 3 × 14/15 × 14 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 30/210 = 42 + 30/210 = 72/210 - 72/210 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 3/15 + 2/14 = 12/35
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